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| Tefillin
The Tefillin are our connection to G-d, as we submit the thoughts in our mind and our emotions in our heart to G-d.
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| Mezuzah Sanctifying Your Home
The mezuzah and the laws concerning the small scroll of protection that adorns every door of our homes.
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| Tzitzit and Tallit A Constant Reminder
Explore the significance of the ritually fringed four-cornered garment.
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| Tzedakah - Charity More Than A Charitable Act
Tzedakah is more than a Charitable act. It is sharing with others what G-d in His kindness has given us.
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| Torah Study More Than a History Book
The Torah is more than a history book. It is G-d’s instructions to humanity. It tells us how to maximize our potential on this earth.
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| The Sefer Torah
The last commandment of the Torah is to write one’s own Sefer Torah. Today this is commonly done through buying a letter, chapter or portion in a joint Sefer Torah. It is written by a scribe who is specially ordained to write, and its laws are meticulous.
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| Kosher Species
Which species of animals, birds, fish and vermin are kosher, and which are not?
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| Kosher Meat Preparation
The preparation of Kosher food is meticulous; slaughtering, checking and removing of the blood; plus which parts of the animal may not be eaten
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| The Kosher Kitchen
One of the fundamental principles of a Kosher home is keeping Milk and Meat separate; from pots & pans and cutlery to stoves and sinks. Plus: The laws of Koshering utensils previously used for non-kosher foods.
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| Shopping for Kosher Food
Shopping for Kosher foods, baked goods, fresh fruit and packaged goods; looking out for the Kosher certification and labels.
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| Kosher Wine
Wine represents the holiness and separateness of the Jewish people. However, since wine was and still is used in many forms of idolatrous worship, it has a unique status in Jewish law, which places extra restrictions on the making and handling of wine.
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| The Shabbat Table A Practical Guide
The rituals and customs that we have practiced for centuries at the Shabbat table; from lighting candles to eating delicious Challah.
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| Shabbat Overview
Our sages tell us: G-d told the heavenly angels: “I have a special treasure called Shabbat, and I will give it to the Jewish people”. For six days we work, and the seventh – Shabbat brings holiness and rest” {Ed. Note: Not filmed on Shabbat}
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| Shabbat Observance Part I
“On the Seventh day you shall rest from all work”. What constitutes work? There are 39 Cardinal prohibitions on the Shabbat, and many off-shoot laws that are derived thereof. The first in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part II
The second in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part III
The third in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part IV
The fourth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part V
The fifth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part VI
The sixth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part VII
The seventh in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shabbat Observance Part VIII
The final episode in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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| Shatnez Mixing Wool and Linen
Shatnez is the prohibition of wearing garments mixed with wool and linen. Join us as we take an up-close look at how to check materials to ensure they’re free of shatnez.
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| The Firstborn Son The "Pidyon Haben"
The mitzvah of pidyon haben is to redeem the firstborn son by giving a Kohen five silver shekels when the boy becomes a month old.
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| Upsherin A Boy's First Haircut
An Upsherin is the traditional "first haircut" ceremony held on a boy's third birthday. This ceremony marks the start of the child's formal education and is highlighted by leaving payot and the child starting to wear a kipah and tzitzit.
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| The Bar Mitzvah Religious Maturity
A boy attains his religious maturity and becomes responsible to fulfill all Torah commandments at the age of thirteen; this milestone is traditionally celebrated with a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.
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| Engagement Part 1
The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.
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| Engagement Part 2
The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.
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| The Jewish Wedding Part 1
The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.
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| The Jewish Wedding Part 2
The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.
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| Kaddish Prayer for the Deceased
Children recite Kaddish for their loved ones’ departed soul. What is the meaning of Kaddish and how, when and why is Kaddish recited?
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| Last Will Estate Issues in Jewish Law
This presentation sheds light on writing a Jewish will and the legalities of estate issues with regard to inheritance.
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| Taharah Jewish Burial
One of the most important elements of a proper Jewish burial is the Taharah; preparing the body for its final rest by the Chevra Kaddisha or Jewish Burial Society.
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| Jewish Funerals
A Jewish funeral is distinguished by its simplicity, humility and solemnity. It emphasizes the spiritual and sublime over the physical and material.
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| The Cantor The Chazzan
Most prayers are led by a member of the congregation who serves as chazzan or canter. The congregation follows the leader for the duration of the prayer service.
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| Rosh Hashanah The Jewish New Year
A deeper look into the meanings and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: From crowning G-d as our king to blowing the Shofar and dipping apple into honey.
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| Shofar
Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.
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| Tashlich
On the first day of Rosh Hashanah we go to a body of water to recite the tashlich prayer, where we beseech G-d for mercy, atonement and a good new year.
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| Yom Kippur Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.
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| Yizkor Memorial Prayer
Yizkor, the memorial prayer for the departed, is observed on specific holidays for the souls of those who passed on.
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| Sukkot: The Lulav
On Sukkot we shake the lulav and etrog. Learn how to do this mitzvah of taking “the four kinds”.
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| Sukkot: The Etrog
The beauty of “the four kinds” is the etrog, the citron fruit. What distinguishes the etrog from an ordinary lemon?
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| The Sukkah Part 1 - Building the Sukkah
Get an up-close look on how to build a sukkah, the temporary dwelling used on Sukkot.
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| The Sukkah Part 2 - Eating in the Sukkah
On Sukkot we move from our living and dining room to the sukkah; dicover how and why this is done.
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| Simchat Torah
On Simchat Torah we complete the yearly cycle of Torah readings, and celebrate by dancing with the Torah.
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| Chanukah
A short overview of the story of Chanukah and its special traditions.
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| Mishloach Manot The Purim Food Basket
One of the four Purim observances is ‘mishloach manot’, sending a friend a food gifts. Here is how it’s done.
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| Passover: Chametz
On Passover we not only abstain from eating ‘chametz’, but we are enjoined to totally remove it from our possession, hence the cleaning and koshering before the holiday.
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| Passover: The Haggadah
Central to the seder is the ‘haggadah’ – the seder manual from which we relate the story of the exodus.
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| Shavuot
A short overview of the customs and meaning of the holiday of Shavuot, celebrating the giving of the Torah.
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| Birchat Kohanim The Priestly Blessings
On specific holidays the kohanim, the descendants of Aaron, bless the congregation during the morning services.
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| Rosh Chodesh The Jewish Calendar
Rosh Chodesh, the head of the month, plays a big role in the Jewish calendar, where the lunar cycle is front and center. Learn how the Jewish calendar works.
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